BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance with ACCA Qualification Programme
Working in partnership with Dublin Business School, Kaplan Financial is pleased to be able to offer students this course which is a great opportunity to study in Dublin.
The BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance with ACCA Qualification programme provides comprehensive education in the quantitative, computational and analytical skills required in the business world. Students learn about the role and operation of accounting in a range of contexts, informed by current thinking and research in the discipline. Graduates from the BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance can be fast tracked to a professional accountancy qualification availing of their entitlement to exceptional exemptions from ACCA in the 4th Year of study.*
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Why Ireland?
Despite global economic difficulties Ireland is still a great place to study and work
Education and learning
- From its traditional, cultural and literary learning to leading-edge, 21st science and technology, 45% of people between the age of 25 and 34 in Ireland have a 3rd level qualification placing Ireland 8th in the World for university education attainment. Source: World Competitiveness Yearbook 2010.
Ireland - where education and industry meet
- Ireland’s public expenditure on education (per capita) is ranked 8th in the world; just ahead of the UK (9th), France (11th) and the Netherlands (10th). Source: World Competitiveness Yearbook 2010
- Ireland ranks 4th globally for the availability of skilled labour. Source: World Competitiveness Yearbook 2010
- Ireland is regaining its cost competitiveness relative to our main competitor countries. In 2010 prices fell by 1.5%, unit labour costs fell by 5.5%, while labour productivity grew by 4%. Source: European Commission Report on Economic Adjustment Programme for Ireland (February 2011)
- Ireland’s dynamic Research Development & Innovation sector is driven by an exceptional level of collaboration between industry, academia, government agencies and regulatory authorities.
Links to the world
- Ireland is an English-speaking country with close cultural, economic and educational links with the English-speaking world, especially with the UK - our next door neighbour and with the USA, where Irish Americans form a high proportion of the population.
- We are part of the EU family of nations and cultures and of the increasingly integrated European Education Area.
Why DBS?
Reputation as Ireland’s Leading College
DBS is Ireland's largest independent third level college. With over 9,000 students, DBS provides a comprehensive range of full-time and part-time undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and executive education programmes. Established in 1975, the College quickly established an excellent reputation for teaching quality and standards, offering flexible and innovative learning opportunities that reflect and match the needs of students and employers.
Commitment to World Class Teaching
Over the last 36 years DBS has built a considerable reputation for the quality of its teaching. As an institution we focus our main research activity on the constant improvement of the learning experience of our students. The College has created a unique learning environment with students from over 150 countries participating in its programmes. Evidence of the success we have achieved to date has come in many different ways. One particular example of this is the success achieved by our students in the examinations of the professional accountancy bodies where over 800 DBS students have achieved worldwide and national individual prizewinner success.
Recognition and Accreditation
Our certificate, degree and postgraduate programmes are awarded by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC), Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) or the University of Wales. All of the above awards are recognised by the Department of Education, employers and all of the major higher education institutions for postgraduate study. Additionally, for those graduates wishing to seek professional qualifications, DBS relevant degrees are awarded recognition and exemption from professional bodies such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).
Career and Personal Development Focused Education
All our programmes have been designed and developed in collaboration with industry and the professional bodies so that on graduation in addition to your academic qualifications, you will have the skills and knowledge for a successful career.
Student Support Services
Feedback from students indicates that they value the student focus that our lecturers and support staff offer. At DBS, this is the key factor in our service delivery. We recognise that you may need different types of support as you progress through your studies, be it academic direction, career advice, mentoring or personal attention. We offer a comprehensive service in these areas to all our students.
City Centre Location
A mere two minute walk from Grafton Street, Dublin’s main shopping thoroughfare, the Luas and all main bus routes, DBS is truly in the heart of Dublin city. Our educational sites in the prime city centre locations of Aungier Street, George's Street, Balfe Street, and Dame Street are all within a few minutes walking distance of each other and provide students with access to all of the infrastructure capabilities of a vibrant modern capital city.
*All students must successfully complete all components of and graduate from the BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance before applying and enrolling on ACCA papers. To maximise exemptions students must choose the Law and Finance II options
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